The best lakeside camping near Marceline

In Marceline, you’ll find over 230 lake-focused campsites—each with direct access to water for swimming and a view that puts you right in the middle of Missouri’s open sky. Average price hovers around $30 a night, with some options starting at $30, so you don’t have to break the bank to wake up lakeside. Most sites allow campfires, welcome pets, and offer showers, making it easy to clean up after a long day in the sun. Surfing, hiking, and swimming are the main draws here—expect to see boards strapped to roof racks and muddy boots on the porch. Top picks have earned their reputations from hundreds of happy campers. If you want mornings on the water and nights by the fire, this is where you set up.